Spiritual Meanings Of A Spider Crawling On You:
Something scary happened to me recently: a spider crawled on me, but the spiritual significance it held was deep.
More often than not, it almost feels like a message from the universe or my spiritual calling to look into something in that aspect of my life.
These messages are hardly ever arbitrary and seem to always be in context with my life at the time.
Spiders are very meticulous creatures, and if they appear on my body, it means I must also become more meticulous in life.
This might be a push to get my chaotic ideas, the fall collection all over everywhere or our upcoming dinner plans in order.
The meticulous pace of the spider causes me to put even more attention into my tasks, always making sure I hinder if nothing.
Since spiders can spin such beautiful and intricate webs, we equate them with creativity.
A spider crawling on me may be a clue that it is time to reach into the storehouse of my creative juices.
Perhaps a call to begin the art project I have been avoiding, write that book or express myself in ways which I dare not investigate.
It is about patience
“Patience is not simply the ability to wait – it’s how we behave while we’re waiting.” – Joyce Meyer
One of the biggest spiritual teachings I received from a spider is that patience and persistence are good qualities.
Seeing a spider slowly spin its thin web, I can imagine the process of making something elaborate and beautiful.
It is not done on the spur of the moment but sensibly and steadfastly.
A spider crawling on me may be a soft hint that some aspects of life take minutes and days to happen.
Living in a world where we want everything right now and with all the fast-paced, I am always looking for more immediate gratification.
The spider reminds me to stop the rush, remember patience and see things through even if results are not immediately apparent.
Spiritually, patience tends to be linked with trust in the cosmic order of things.
It is having the knowledge that whatever happened at a particular moment in time, it was supposed to happen and trying to extract things out of their will only make them complicated.
The spider, in its precise movements and the spinning of such a fine web, very well represents this law.
It commands me that the journey is as good or better than your destination.
It is about courage
“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.” – Isaiah 41:10
Spiders scare me and many other people.
This reaction is a primal one, rooted in the more unconscious part of our psychology. But from a spiritual aspect, if I come across one, especially crawling on me, that is my cue to confront and face fears.
A spider is like a magical symbol – when I see one, there’s an instant discomfort in my body, and almost instinctively, this little jolt of fear runs through me.
It is a fairly natural reaction and one that plays millions of years old evolutionary responses on how to keep me from getting stabbed in the back, for instance. But, as I now realize – in the spiritual world – these encounters are a quintessential opportunity for self-discovery.
Most spiders are harmless to humans despite their sometimes threatening appearance.
The fact that they are on my body makes me face this fear head-on.
It is a moment that inspires me to look past the niggling fear and question whether what frightens or must be dealt with can actually cause us harm.
This lends the spider to symbolize courage and enduring in a different light.
It pushes me there in a new way as I sink deeper into these moments of my life and come to know even more the true strength that lies within.
My confidence and feeling of control rise when I confront my fear head-on.
I am tested spiritually, and while the spider’s visit is unsettling, it is truly a nudge to forgo my fears, true that may be.
The process may not be that simple.
One of the hardest things about confronting fears is that it will force you to be vulnerable, especially for all those prompts telling us what we are “supposed” to have. But each time I come upon a spider and do not allow myself to freeze with dread, it is a victory for me.
The spider’s presence has been a hard lesson in the ability to withstand discomfort and growing pains.
It is a call to keep drawing my sword and facing every last lurking challenge head-on.
This builds back the inner resilience layer upon this one little experience after another that I draw from in every part of my life.
It is about interconnectedness
“Pull a thread here and you’ll find it’s attached to the rest of the world.” ― Nadeem Aslam
The spider web is a complex and fragile image of the oneness of life.
Perhaps when a spider crawls on me, I am reminded of my place within this larger web.
I went into thinking about the complexity and beauty of a spider web.
Every thread is intricately intertwined creating a lattice fragile but powerful.
For me, this web represents the complex interconnectivity of all things.
It feels like a big deal when I have the rare chance to let one crawl on me: proof positive that – spider or not, web-spinner in physical fact and kindred spirit alike.
On a spiritual level, this interconnected nature provides me with vital lessons about mindfulness and intentionality when I meet other people.
Whatever I do – even the most minuscule gestures like a tiny pebble thrown in still water somewhere deep within an enormous crushing wave that somehow manages to connect oceans with sandbars and mountains.
The intricate web of a spider, where each yarn that is broken weakens the total construct.
This showed me that both my actions and the decisions I make change things not only for myself but also for what happens to others constantly and even after centuries.
This understanding of wholeness propels me to a more unified lifestyle.
A call to take a little more thought as to the wider consequences of my decisions.
I remember that every time I behave a certain way, it might have an effect on the other person, and therefore, the behavior of much higher compassion, awareness, and understanding arises in me.
The mindfulness carries that into all the aspects of my life – from how I speak with friends to my relationship with nature.
I now constantly try to be aware of this and feel it makes me a kinder person.
I know how my words and actions can either bring life or death, so I will use them to breathe out good ripples.
That method of living creates a harmonious oneness of myself with this beautiful natural world and those who share it alongside me.
In this way, the spider is a symbol of how to reconnect with living in balance and harmony.
Through recognizing my place in the great web of life, I am constantly aware that every action is important when perfectly balanced against all else to create an equilibrium.
This view enriches my spiritual walk and deepens all of the other relationships I encounter in life to have more true depth, meaning and purpose.
It is about insight
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” – Proverbs 3:5
Spiders symbolize intuition and insight, with their intricate webs seen as a way to express finely tuned senses that can be aware of the unseen.
It might just mean that I need to trust the insights and knowledge that come from working with my intuition.
When I can hone and listen to my inner knowing with greater frequency, this brings clarity in every area of life, which can allow me to make choices that are more in alignment with my core self and life purpose.
It is about harmony
“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” – Matthew 18:20
Spiders are harmonious and stable creatures with their webs being masterpieces of strength against the elements.
When a spider crawls on top of me, it is an example of being even and also peaceful in my personal life.
This may be a balance between laboring and leisure, sharing with receiving or striving towards achieving the best versus remaining in this moment.
Finding balance is key to body wellness and spiritual evolution, which helps me get through life’s challenges with less resistance and more grace.
Some might say that spiders came to try and help me see where in my life things were out of balance, which I can relate to.
Whether that means having to change up my daily routine, set limitations or put self-care at the top of my list.
With a perfect centering, the spider demonstrates that I can work to find an equilibrium in my life.
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I’m Bulgarea Candin Stefan and I have started Spiritual Whirlwinds to pass my learnings from my spiritual journey. Spiritualwhirlwinds.com provides a space of spiritual awakening with guided meditations, e-books, mantras, and pendulum readings.